Article Comments - Comparison Test: 2007-2008 Sport Sedans

475 messages, Last post on Jul 25, 2008 at 5:41 PM

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What is this discussion about? Cadillac CTS, BMW 3 Series, Infiniti G35, Mercedes-Benz 350-Class, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Car Comparisons, Sedan

Comparison Test: 2007-2008 Sport Sedans - This is exactly why we gathered this group of sport sedans. That is, to find out if the 2008 Cadillac CTS, 2007 Infiniti G35 Sport, 2008 Lexus IS 350 or 2008 Mercedes-Benz C350 Sport can topple the Bavarian champ — the 2007 BMW 335i. In the spirit of the segment, each car in the test is outfitted with sport package hardware — usually a stiffer suspension and bigger wheels and tires — and an automatic transmission. (more)

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#466 of 475 Re: Not Sure What's Next For Me, After #2 and #1 [davidd3] by bmlexus May 25, 2008 (4:14 pm)
Replying to: davidd3 (May 25, 2008 5:06 am) need to take a closer look at the IS, but based on my first look (which included sitting in the rear seats), my own personal feeling is that it was not too small. Guess it depends on what you are comparing it to and how much space you really need. I think you should see the back rear seats again. Instantly I felt how small those rear seat leg rooms were. Believe it or not i would say even a yaris or corolla has more leg room. But I would like to add that the driving seat are very comfy no problems at all. Replies to this message: davidd3 (May 25, 2008 6:41 pm)
#467 of 475 Re: Not Sure What's Next For Me, After #2 and #1 [ghstudio] by bmlexus May 25, 2008 (4:16 pm)
Replying to: ghstudio (May 25, 2008 6:33 am) Everyone forgets the Lexus GS350....it's the sleeper in the Lexus line. Beautiful finish, 300+HP....not a camry with a lexus badge... MUCH nicer than either the ES or IS with some space in back. Lousy lease though which is why I'm not going that route.... I could agree with you GS is nice, But have you seen the visibility of the road in front of you
#468 of 475 Re: Not Sure What's Next For Me, After #2 and #1 [bmlexus] by davidd3 May 25, 2008 (6:41 pm)
Replying to: bmlexus (May 25, 2008 4:14 pm) "I think you should see the back rear seats again. Instantly I felt how small those rear seat leg rooms were. Believe it or not i would say even a yaris or corolla has more leg room." You must be right, because tight rear seats is a common complaint in IS reviews I have read. So I will double check it, after putting the driver's seat in a position I'd be comfortable driving in.
#469 of 475 Re: Not Sure What's Next For Me, After #2 and #1 [ghstudio] by davidd3 May 25, 2008 (6:45 pm)
Replying to: ghstudio (May 25, 2008 6:33 am) "Everyone forgets the Lexus GS350....it's the sleeper in the Lexus line. Beautiful finish, 300+HP....not a camry with a lexus badge... MUCH nicer than either the ES or IS with some space in back." Good point. Guess I thought of it as being too much $ and bigger on luxury than sport.
#470 of 475 Re: Not Sure What's Next For Me, After #2 and #1 [davidd3] by lovemyclk May 28, 2008 (5:21 pm)
Replying to: davidd3 (May 25, 2008 5:06 am) My feeling on the IS... pretty sure it was Frodo's car in LOTR Definitely designed for the small-of-stature driver, but a nice looking little car. Might have made an interesting IS350 Coupe!
#472 of 475 Re: Sorry Edmunds - STUPID Move [stevwang] by circlew Jul 21, 2008 (3:52 am)
I wouldn't say that about habitat1. He is a purist, simple as that. Sooner or later you have to compare sports sedans with automatics. The days of the manual are dwindling fast. Regards, OW Replies to this message: sjaieve (Jul 21, 2008 5:47 pm)
#473 of 475 Re: Sorry Edmunds - STUPID Move [circlew] by sjaieve Jul 21, 2008 (5:47 pm)
Replying to: circlew (Jul 21, 2008 3:52 am) Automatics is the future
#474 of 475 Lots of Things. . . by cdnpinhead Jul 21, 2008 (6:42 pm)
are the future. Many of them are bad, or at least don't represent anything positive. The whole concept of Total Quality is emphasize only what the customer thinks is important. Which customer? Cheaper, faster, slicker -- maybe. But better? Not always. Replies to this message: sjaieve (Jul 25, 2008 5:41 pm)
#475 of 475 Re: Lots of Things. . . [cdnpinhead] by sjaieve Jul 25, 2008 (5:41 pm)
Replying to: cdnpinhead (Jul 21, 2008 6:42 pm) With time, the technology will be perfected. I for one am embracing this change, I just love to floor it and enjoy the view.